government course guidelines; national curriculum standards
Official guidelines set by Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) that define the content and objectives for each school subject and grade level.
In the new government course guidelines, English education in elementary schools has been strengthened.
Textbooks are created based on the national curriculum standards.
This textbook is made in accordance with the national curriculum guidelines.
MEXT revises the national curriculum guidelines every ten years.
Each school conducts classes in accordance with the national curriculum guidelines.